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Courier-Mail
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
Real reason Natalie Portman quit US to live in France
Natalie Portman has shed light on her decision to leave the US and move to France, where she is raising her family. The Oscar winner ditched Los Angeles and moved to Paris when her then-husband Benjamin Millepied accepted a job as the director of the Paris Opera Ballet. The 'Black Swan' actress shares two children, Aleph, 13, and Amalia, 8, with Millepied. Speaking with Marie Claire, Portman said Paris was 'one of the most exciting places to be in the world,' while praising the city's impressive art scene. 'It's really central in terms of the arts. It feels like things are happening in L.A., you know?' she said. 'New York is more where art is bought than where art is made. 'When Ben asked me if I wanted to go to Paris, I freaked. Everyone dreams of living in Paris.' MORE: Cruise's life of Scientology to $926m empire DiCaprio exposed as $4.6m fortune blown Shock couple in Prince Andrew-trashed Queen's pad The couple ended up calling it quits after Millepied had an alleged affair with a 25-year-old climate activist named Camille Étienne. The New York native stayed in Europe following the break-up with Millepied, revealing the Parisians understand her boundaries. 'They're very good at privacy here,' she told Net-a-Porter. 'I feel like the biggest compliment is 'elle est très discrète' ['she is very discreet'].' The Hollywood starlet said she also enjoys soaking up all the culture the European city has to offer. 'Even when it's cold and grey, there's always some incredible exhibit or concert or dinner party or writers in town; something fascinating and stimulating happening … and the frequent vacations are so clutch!' she said. The 43-year-old pushed back on a stereotype that Parisians are 'rude', pointing out the 'weird' social differences between the US and France. 'I find the people here are actually incredibly friendly – you just have to know how to interact, so that we're not the ones being rude,' she said. 'Now, when I go back to the US, I'm like, oh, I would go into a store and not say hello to everyone there? It's weird.' 'I think we have an assumption that Western cultures are all the same, and kind of evened out by all this pop culture that everyone consumes. It's not true: it's extremely specific here.' However, Portman has not cut all ties with the US. The 'Star Wars' actress retained residence in Los Feliz, Los Angeles she purchased in 2009 for $US3.3 million. Eight years later, Portman purchased a second California property in Montecito, which she picked up for $US6.5 million in June 2017. However, she quietly offloaded the home in an off-market deal in 2021 for $US8 million after relocating to France. According to Realtor, the sale netted the 'V for Vendetta' star a tidy profit, with $US1.5 million more than she bought it for. Portman's career has continued since she moved to Europe. The actress racked up numerous credits since she relocated in 2014, including roles in Marvel's blockbuster 'Avengers' series. She'll make her next appearance in the Guy Ritchie-directed heist movie, 'Fountain of Youth,' in which she stars alongside John Krasinski. Parts of this story first appeared in Realtor and was republished with permission. Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox. MORE: Insane amount Meghan, Harry pay staff 'Toxic' Ellen's US escape plan unravels with dud deal JLo, Affleck suffer huge divorce setback
New York Post
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Natalie Portman reveals why she prefers living in Paris with her kids over Los Angeles: ‘Very good at privacy'
Natalie Portman prefers to raise her family in The City of Light as opposed to under the Hollywood stars. The 'Black Swan' actress, who moved to Paris in 2014, revealed she loves living in a European city that's bustling but has a culture that's polite and 'very good at privacy.' 'Even when it's cold and gray, there's always some incredible exhibit or concert or dinner party or writers in town; something fascinating and stimulating happening… and the frequent vacations are so clutch!' Portman told fashion outlet Net-a-Porter on Monday. 4 Natalie Portman and her family moved to Paris in 2014. WireImage Portman, 43, pushed back on a stereotype about how French residents are rude, pointing out the 'weird' social differences between the US and France. 'I find the people here are actually incredibly friendly – you just have to know how to interact, so that we're not the ones being rude,' Portman said. 'Now, when I go back to the US, I'm like, oh, I would go into a store and not say hello to everyone there? It's weird.' The 'V for Vendetta' star insisted that cultural differences do not equal rudeness. 'I think we have an assumption that Western cultures are all the same, and kind of evened out by all this pop culture that everyone consumes,' Portman claimed. 'It's not true: it's extremely specific here.' In 2014, Portman ditched Los Angeles and moved to Paris alongside her then-husband Benjamin Millepied, whom she met when he was a choreographer and dancer on the set of 'Black Swan.' The Oscar winner shares two children, Aleph,13, and Amalia, 8, with Millepied. 4 Portman loved how Parisians are 'very good at privacy.' Reynaud Julien/APS-Medias/ABACA/Shutterstock But the couple ended up calling it quits and finalized their divorce in March 2024 after Millepied had an alleged affair with a 25-year-old climate activist named Camille Étienne. The actress is now reportedly dating French musician Tanguy Destable. Portman stayed in France following the breakup with Millepied and praised how parents raise kids in France. 'All the kids that come to my house are, like, 'bonjour Madame' – and give me the bise [cheek-to-cheek kiss],' Portman told the outlet. 'And before they leave, they are, like, 'thank you for having me' – and if I'm not nearby, they'll come and find me to say it.' 4 Portman is reportedly dating a French musician after she finalized her divorce from Benjamin Millepied in March 2024. AFP via Getty Images Portman was born in Jerusalem, Israel, and rose to fame as a teenage star acting in films like 'Heat,' 'Mars Attacks' and 'Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.' She's not the only star who ditched the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles for a better family life. In 2014, Matthew McConaughey and his wife, Camila Alves, planted their roots in Austin, Texas. 4 Stars like Millie Bobby Brown and Matthew McConaughey left Los Angeles for a different lifestyle. Instagram / Millie Bobby Brown The 'Interstellar' actor, who was born and raised in the Lone Star State, said he always planned to return and raise a family and to be closer to his mother and two older brothers, who also live in Texas. 'I wanted them to have what I grew up around… There's a solid… amount of common sense that runs through it, it's untalked about, but we understand it here,' McConaughey told 'Today' in 2014. 'Stranger Things' actress Millie Bobby Brown swapped Hollywood for farm life in rural Georgia with her husband Jake Bongiovi, the son of singer Jon Bon Jovi. The couple tied the knot in May 2024 and Brown insisted that she loved the lifestyle during a March 2025 interview with Vanity Fair, but added that the country life is not easy. 'If you're not picking up horse s–t or washing a cow with your bare hands, then that life is not made for you. At all,' she told the outlet.
Sydney Morning Herald
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Race-by-race preview and tips for Wellington meeting on Tuesday
Selections based on a soft track. Race 1 3. Millepied is a former Victorian who was unplaced in seven runs down south before debuting for the new stable, with a third at Binnaway. He hasn't found an overly tough race to compete in here and gets his chance to break through. 8. Withania finished second in the same race Millepied contested at Binnaway and looms as a chance again on that effort. 6. Inquisitrix hasn't been too far away despite being unplaced in all three runs since resuming and a bold showing is on the cards. 5. Harsh Mistress is also coming out of the Binnaway event in which she finished fifth. How to play it: Millepied WIN Race 2 12. Tucklan is a Casino Prince filly on debut and has had two trials either side of a break. She ran second in the last trial at this track and has drawn ideally here. A forward showing is expected. 3. Twining Lass made his debut with a third at this track and followed that up with a fourth at Dubbo at his only other start. He should figure prominently again here. 11. Outlaw Annie is on debut and ran third in a trial at Narromine. She was safely held in that, but could show up here. 6. I'm Independent showed improvement when resuming from a spell last time out with a third behind Pressnell at Dubbo. She's drawn well enough here to play a part in the finish with a repeat of that effort. How to play it: Tucklan WIN Race 3 11. Lady Lilibet resumed from a spell with a midfield effort at Scone and followed that up with a fifth at Quirindi when not disgraced. The step-up in distance looks like it should suit, and she gets her chance to break through here. 6. Omikami has finished in the placings in each of her latest two starts and can run into the placings again. 9. Sweet As A Kiss had been racing well before breaking through with a strong victory at Narromine at her latest start and she can be in the finish again despite the wide draw. 5. Instead finished fourth behind Sweet As A Kiss last time out and can get into the placings. How to play it: Lady Lilibet EACH WAY Race 4 9. Best Defence has been racing well with placings in his latest two starts at Dubbo and Narromine. He's drawn well here and gets in well with the claim from Zoe Hunt. 11. The Git Up was resuming from a spell when finishing second behind Pressnell at Dubbo. She's been placed in six of 10 starts and warrants respect. 10. Helen's Crown ran well when a last-start placegetter at Narromine, while 7. Marvel Man is on debut for a new stable and is worth including. How to play it: Best Defence WIN
The Age
12-05-2025
- Sport
- The Age
Race-by-race preview and tips for Wellington meeting on Tuesday
Selections based on a soft track. Race 1 3. Millepied is a former Victorian who was unplaced in seven runs down south before debuting for the new stable, with a third at Binnaway. He hasn't found an overly tough race to compete in here and gets his chance to break through. 8. Withania finished second in the same race Millepied contested at Binnaway and looms as a chance again on that effort. 6. Inquisitrix hasn't been too far away despite being unplaced in all three runs since resuming and a bold showing is on the cards. 5. Harsh Mistress is also coming out of the Binnaway event in which she finished fifth. How to play it: Millepied WIN Race 2 12. Tucklan is a Casino Prince filly on debut and has had two trials either side of a break. She ran second in the last trial at this track and has drawn ideally here. A forward showing is expected. 3. Twining Lass made his debut with a third at this track and followed that up with a fourth at Dubbo at his only other start. He should figure prominently again here. 11. Outlaw Annie is on debut and ran third in a trial at Narromine. She was safely held in that, but could show up here. 6. I'm Independent showed improvement when resuming from a spell last time out with a third behind Pressnell at Dubbo. She's drawn well enough here to play a part in the finish with a repeat of that effort. How to play it: Tucklan WIN Race 3 11. Lady Lilibet resumed from a spell with a midfield effort at Scone and followed that up with a fifth at Quirindi when not disgraced. The step-up in distance looks like it should suit, and she gets her chance to break through here. 6. Omikami has finished in the placings in each of her latest two starts and can run into the placings again. 9. Sweet As A Kiss had been racing well before breaking through with a strong victory at Narromine at her latest start and she can be in the finish again despite the wide draw. 5. Instead finished fourth behind Sweet As A Kiss last time out and can get into the placings. How to play it: Lady Lilibet EACH WAY Race 4 9. Best Defence has been racing well with placings in his latest two starts at Dubbo and Narromine. He's drawn well here and gets in well with the claim from Zoe Hunt. 11. The Git Up was resuming from a spell when finishing second behind Pressnell at Dubbo. She's been placed in six of 10 starts and warrants respect. 10. Helen's Crown ran well when a last-start placegetter at Narromine, while 7. Marvel Man is on debut for a new stable and is worth including. How to play it: Best Defence WIN
